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#26 - Louise Hughes - Anticipate
In this episode, I’m talking to Louise Hughes, an experienced General Counsel, who has worked for over 20 years within the entertainment industry. She began her legal career at the leading law firm Wragge & Co (now Gowlings), moving to the legal team at Penguin Books Limited in 2003, where she worked for 13 years supporting the children and adults’ divisions in publishing, marketing and licensing.
Louise is currently Group General Counsel and a leadership team member at The Blair Partnership, a leading literary and entertainment agency, representing J.K. Rowling and the management of the Wizarding World franchise. Day to day, Louise is actively involved in developing business strategy, deal-making, operations, innovation and governance across The Blair Partnership, Pottermore, and associated companies.
Louise is also a mum of two, a keen runner, a dog lover, and a legal trustee on the Board of CLAPA (Cleft Lip and Palate Association).
During our conversation, she shares:
➡️ How her 11-year-old daughter pinpointed pressure for her.
➡️ What it’s like to be known as the Calm in the Storm,
➡️ And how being one of 11 children helps her under pressure.
Outline📍
00:00 Intro
02:38 When do you remember first experiencing pressure?
04:39 I can control the pressure better if I plan for it
05:40 How would you describe the emotional experience of anticipation?
09:40 What would you say has been your most challenging moment under pressure?
15:28 Craft an empowering narrative to reduce feelings of inadequacy.
16:56 Knowing my role turned the pressure into a powerful intention.
17:49 Insight 1: Lessons learned
20:18 How do you identify when pressure is negatively impacting your team?
22:23 How do you maintain your energy in pressure moments?
24:57 A routine that works for you
27:02 Do you ever get rocked out of calmness?
33:39 Acknowledging emotions without identifying with them to prevent their influence on us
37:02 Insight 2: Lessons learned
38:55 Do you believe that pressure for you is positive, growing, and evolving, and is important to have?
41:02 What is the initial indicator that pressure transforms into unproductive pressure?
42:38 What 2 pieces of advice would you pass forward to be better under pressure?
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By Sara Milne RoweIn this episode, I’m talking to Louise Hughes, an experienced General Counsel, who has worked for over 20 years within the entertainment industry. She began her legal career at the leading law firm Wragge & Co (now Gowlings), moving to the legal team at Penguin Books Limited in 2003, where she worked for 13 years supporting the children and adults’ divisions in publishing, marketing and licensing.
Louise is currently Group General Counsel and a leadership team member at The Blair Partnership, a leading literary and entertainment agency, representing J.K. Rowling and the management of the Wizarding World franchise. Day to day, Louise is actively involved in developing business strategy, deal-making, operations, innovation and governance across The Blair Partnership, Pottermore, and associated companies.
Louise is also a mum of two, a keen runner, a dog lover, and a legal trustee on the Board of CLAPA (Cleft Lip and Palate Association).
During our conversation, she shares:
➡️ How her 11-year-old daughter pinpointed pressure for her.
➡️ What it’s like to be known as the Calm in the Storm,
➡️ And how being one of 11 children helps her under pressure.
Outline📍
00:00 Intro
02:38 When do you remember first experiencing pressure?
04:39 I can control the pressure better if I plan for it
05:40 How would you describe the emotional experience of anticipation?
09:40 What would you say has been your most challenging moment under pressure?
15:28 Craft an empowering narrative to reduce feelings of inadequacy.
16:56 Knowing my role turned the pressure into a powerful intention.
17:49 Insight 1: Lessons learned
20:18 How do you identify when pressure is negatively impacting your team?
22:23 How do you maintain your energy in pressure moments?
24:57 A routine that works for you
27:02 Do you ever get rocked out of calmness?
33:39 Acknowledging emotions without identifying with them to prevent their influence on us
37:02 Insight 2: Lessons learned
38:55 Do you believe that pressure for you is positive, growing, and evolving, and is important to have?
41:02 What is the initial indicator that pressure transforms into unproductive pressure?
42:38 What 2 pieces of advice would you pass forward to be better under pressure?